siege, 1836

An examination of the 1836 battle, including events which led up to it, the people involved, and the aftermath.

Surveys the life of the American frontiersman who became a member of Congress and died trying to defend the Alamo. Presented in English and Spanish.

A brief biography of the frontiersman and statesman from Tennessee who died at the Alamo.

Tells the story of the Battle of the Alamo, an 1836 siege in which over one hundred Texans died, and explains how the defeat spurred Texans to increase their efforts to win freedom from Mexican rule. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

This book describes the Battle of the Alamo (1836), those who fought the battle, and why it was so important to Texas.

Provides a short history of the siege of the Alamo.

Describes the life and accomplishments of David Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and defender of the Alamo.

Documents the Texas rebels' last stand at the Alamo, including the siege before the battle, the people who defended the fort, and their fight for independence from Mexico.